clusters in the region and a member of Tecom Investments, announced the third
edition of DemoCamp Dubai showcased six innovative business concepts on varioustechnologies and platforms, selected out of 34 submissions from across the region.
Organised by Dubai Internet City at Dubai Knowledge Village auditorium on 24
November, DemoCamp Dubai is a quarterly conference that opens up creative
communities for tech entrepreneurs, start-ups, venture capitalists, as well as
professionals and engineers.
UAE-based entrepreneur Infinitec presented the world’s first USB flash drive with
infinite capacity, while Carousel Solutions demonstrated a key chain desktop thatcarries a complete mobile desktop working environment on a USB device, allowing
users to travel without a laptop. Window apps, VPN and data can also be saved in
Droid Shield demonstrated cloud computing and Android-enabled devices such
as phones, tablets, smart-books and netbooks that allow cloud-based remote
management and control solutions suitable for small and medium businesses as
well as the consumer market.
Entrusted Token Technology, which uses embedded smart chips for high value
documents, as well as online brokerage company Zag Trader, and online talent
marketplace Arablance were the other three companies that showcased their
offerings at the third edition of DemoCamp Dubai.
Majed Al Suwaidi, Director Business Development at Dubai Internet City and Dubai
Outsource Zone, said: “Innovation and entrepreneurship continue to remain the
most important drivers for economic growth. Events such as DemoCamp Dubai
provide a platform and also set a path for the future of students and potential
engineers. DIC has consistently witnessed an increase in submissions from UAE-
based entrepreneurs for this initiative. The trend indicates an abundance of talent,
innovation and entrepreneurship in the country and the region that need to be
guided and offered a platform for pursuing long-term opportunities.”
DemoCamp Dubai is part of Dubai Internet City’s ongoing efforts to stimulate the
growth of emerging businesses in the region.
At the forefront of the region's ICT industry, Dubai Internet City remains committed
to supporting emerging technology trends and continues to play an instrumental
role in developing the industry while contributing to Dubai's drive for creating a
knowledge-based economy.
The next session of DemoCamp Dubai will take place in the first quarter of 2011.
Interested participants can send in their submissions and register online at www.dic.ae/democamp
About Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City (DIC), a member of TECOM Investments, was established
in 2000. Built as a strategic base for companies targeting emerging markets in
several neighbouring regions, DIC’s core focus area extends from the Middle East
to the Indian Subcontinent, and from Africa to the Commonwealth of Independent
States (CIS) countries, covering two billion people with a GDP of US$6.7 trillion.
As a knowledge-oriented business model, DIC has created a dynamic international
community of IT companies hosting business partners that include most of
the Fortune 500 brands, as well as a number of small and medium enterprises
and ventures. In 2009, 135 new companies joined the DIC cluster. For more
information, please visit: www.dubaiinternetcity.com
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